Community Resources

Local Media & Information

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Radio Stations

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• KOEL-FM (98.5) - Country Music - Oelwein
• KWAY-FM (99.3) - Adult Contemporary - Waverly
• KXEL (1540 AM) - News/Talk - Waterloo
• Iowa Public Radio - Various frequencies
• Weather Alerts - NOAA Weather Radio (162.400 MHz)

Newspapers

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• Fairbank Islander - Local news and events
• Oelwein Daily Register - Regional news
• Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - Regional news

Healthcare

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Hospitals & Clinics

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• Mercy One Oelwein Medical Center

  • 201 8th Ave SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
  • Phone: (319) 283-6000
  • Emergency Services Available

• Buchanan County Health Center

  • 1600 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644
  • Phone: (319) 332-0999
  • Full-service hospital

• Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital & Clinics

  • 112 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 52175
  • Phone: (563) 422-3811

Pharmacies

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• Oelwein Family Pharmacy
  • 3 S Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
  • Phone: (319) 283-1941

Education

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Schools

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• Wapsie Valley Community School District
  • Elementary School
  • Jr/Sr High School (7-12)
  • Website: wapsievalleyschools.com
  • District Office: (319) 638-6711

Library Services

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• Fairbank Public Library
  • 212 Main St, Fairbank, IA 50629
  • Phone: (319) 635-2487

Recreation & Activities

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Parks & Outdoor Activities

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• Fayette County Conservation Areas

  • Multiple parks and wildlife areas
  • fayettecountyconservation.org

• Volga River State Recreation Area

  • Fishing, camping, hiking
  • 10225 Ivy Rd, Fayette, IA 52142

• Local Hunting & Fishing

  • Licenses available online at Iowa DNR

Community Events

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• Fairbank Days - Annual summer celebration
• Fayette County Fair - West Union, July/August
• Holiday celebrations - Throughout the year

Shopping & Services

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Grocery & Supplies

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• Fairbank Food Center

  • 102 4th St N, Fairbank, IA 50629
  • Phone: (319) 635-2139

• Oelwein Fareway

  • 110 2nd Ave SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
  • Phone: (319) 283-5317

Banking

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• Fidelity Bank & Trust
  • Branches in Oelwein and Fairbank
  • fidelitybankonline.com

Places of Worship

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• St. Joseph Catholic Church - Fairbank
• Oran Community Church
• Various denominations available in neighboring communities

Transportation

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• Fayette County Transportation - Call for services
• Northeast Iowa Regional Transit - Limited services

Online Community Resources

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• Readlyn Talks Facebook Group - Local community discussions
• Fayette County Iowa website - fayettecountyiowa.org